Zebra Technologies Z6Mplus - Manual (Page 43)

Printer Operation
Load Roll Media
13163L Rev. 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 25
Load Roll Media
Tear-Off Mode
Tear-Off Mode is the default mode. The printer is set to this mode in the factory. The option is
shown in
Figure 15 .
Figure 15 • Tear-Off Mode
To load media in Tear-Off Mode, complete these steps:
1. Press the printhead open lever. The printhead assembly springs up.
2. Flip down the media supply guide.
3. Slide out the media guide as far from the printer frame as possible.
4. Place the roll of media on the media supply hanger and orient the media properly.
5. Flip up the media supply guide.
6. Slide in the media supply guide until it touches, but does not restrict, the edge of the roll.
7. Feed the media under the dancer, through the slot in the transmissive sensor, under the
ribbon sensor, and out the front of the printer.
1 Printhead Assembly
2 Transmissive Sensor
3 Label Supply Guide
4 Label Supply Hanger
5 Dancer
6 Label Guide
7 Printhead Open Lever
8 Printed Label
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2
3
4
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Caution • Ensure that the printhead is fully open and engaged in the upright position.
If you fail to latch the printhead, it could fall on your hand during the procedure.